October 11–12, 2023 / Loews Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN

AN EXCLUSIVE EVENT

For Life Sciences L&D Department Heads and Leaders

Are you looking for ways to gain a seat at the table, balance the needs of key stakeholders, and keep up with the latest trends?

Join us at the LTEN Learning Executive Series — Annual Forum, an event designed by and for life sciences learning executives. You’ll connect with industry peers and gain invaluable insights directly from colleagues and business visionaries.

This year’s agenda is being carefully curated by the LTEN Leadership Committee, a group of learning leaders who are members of the LTEN Board of Directors.

This year’s agenda will feature:

  • Three Keynotes – Experts in Learning & Talent Development
  • Facilitated Interactive Discussions
  • Networking Reception, Breakfast and Lunch
  • Premier Sponsor Tabletops
  • Access to 20-Minute Virtual Learning Labs from Forum Premier Sponsors

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Keynote Speaker: 3:30 PM–5:00 PM CT
Networking Reception: 5:00 PM–6:30 PM CT

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Keynotes and Breakout Sessions: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM CT
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THANK YOU TO OUR PREMIER SPONSORS, WHOSE SUPPORT MAKES THIS EVENT POSSIBLE

Meet the Keynotes & Explore the Agenda

An Event Designed for Learning Executives

KARL KAPP

Instructional Technology Professor at Commonwealth University

Making Sense of AI: Implications for L&D Today, Tomorrow, and in the Future
Uncertain how the rapidly moving AI industry is going to impact L&D? This session will provide insights into how AI is going to be impacting the learning and development function within the life sciences industry.

Dr. Keith Keating

Chief Learning and Talent Officer at Archwell Holdings & Author

Evolve. Or Else: The Path to Becoming Trusted Learning Advisors
For years, L&D has been taking orders from those outside its realm, letting others dictate our approach and interventions. But progress requires change. We can remain passive order takers or we can rise to the occasion to become the vital change agents our talent and stakeholders need: Trusted Learning Advisors.  

As work transforms, L&D’s value in guiding digital and talent evolution will be crucial. The future of work is in our hands. It’s time to evolve or risk being left behind. The decision is ours. 

Kevin M. Yates

The L&D Detective

L&D Detective Measurement Mysteries
Are there facts, clues, evidence, and data for the impact of training? Join Kevin M. Yates, the L&D Detective, as he shares his mindset and methodology for measuring learning’s contribution to human and business performance. You’ll work alongside Kevin as he investigates the fulfillment of purpose for training and learning.

 

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Time Event
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM CT Welcome & Ice Breaker with Committee Chair, Laura Last, Head, Clinical Operations Learning and Development, BeiGene 
3:45 PM – 5:20 PM CT Keynote: "L&D Detective Measurement Mysteries"
Kevin M. Yates, The L&D Detective
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM CT Networking Reception
   
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Time Event
7:00 AM – 7:50 AM CT Breakfast & Premier Sponsor Tabletops
8:00 AM – 8:20 AM CT Welcome and Ice Breaker led by Committee Member, Kristy Callahan, Learning Leader Executive, USCAN, GE Healthcare
8:20 AM – 8:50 AM CT Keynote: "Evolve. Or Else: The Path to Becoming Trusted Learning Advisors"
Dr. Keith Keating, Chief Learning and Talent Officer at Archwell Holdings & Author
8:55 AM – 9:30 AM CT Interactive Breakout Discussions
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM CT Refreshment Break & Premier Sponsor Tabletops
10:15 AM CT Introduction by Committee Member, Brittany Pilcher, PharmD, Director, Commercial Training and Development, Daiichi Sankyo
10:20 AM – 11:50 AM CT Keynote: "Making Sense of AI: Implications for L&D Today, Tomorrow, and in the Future"
Karl Kapp, Instructional Technology Professor at Commonwealth University
12:00 PM – 1:25 PM CT Lunch & Premier Sponsor Tabletops
1:30  PM CT Introduction by Committee Member, Hector Baeza, Executive Director, US Commercial Learning & Development, Gilead Sciences
1:40 PM – 2:15 PM CT Board-Led Breakout Discussions on Challenges and Preparing for the Future
2:50 PM CT LTEN Closing Remarks by Committee Chair, Laura Last

 

Agenda is subject to change. 

Draw Upon the Wisdom & Experience of Life Sciences L&D Leaders

Focused on the Future of L&D

The Learning Executive Forum is an invitation-only event developed for learning executives and heads of L&D in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostics space.

In addition to the LTEN Board of Directors, you’ll also meet other L&D executives who understand the unique challenges of leading teams through rapid change, turbulence, and the unknown.

These are just a handful of the organizations whose training leaders have attended in the past:

Request an Invitation

Request an Invitation

If you would like to be considered for an invitation and are a senior training leader working for a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device or diagnostics company, please request an invitation. The planning committee will review all submissions and you will be notified accordingly.

Forum Registration

Be Our Guest at this Year's Learning Executive Forum

This year’s in-person gathering is an invitation-only event. Complete this form if you are interested in being invited to the Forum.

Who Qualifies: Current senior-level L&D executives, currently employed by a pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or diagnostics organization. Those wishing to attend this event must request an invitation. ALL registrations are subject to approval.

  • Keynote
  • Facilitated Interactive Discussions
  • Networking Reception, Breakfast and Lunch
  • Industry Partner Table Tops
  • Access to 20-Minute Virtual Learning Labs from Forum Premier Sponsors

As a VIP guest, LTEN will cover all costs associated with your registration (a value of $1,995), including a welcome reception, breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks.

Note: Hotel accommodations and travel are not included with your registration. LTEN will secure discounted room rates at the Forum venue and share those details once available.

Policies:

Qualification Criteria:
This forum is exclusively for life sciences learning executives and department heads employed by pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics, or medical device companies. To check your eligibility and secure a complimentary pass, please complete the registration form. All registrations are subject to approval.
Accommodations:
Hotel and travel expenses are not included with your registration and is the responsibility of the registrant. Registrants are responsible for arranging their own accommodations. We have secured a discounted rate at the venue, and you’ll receive a booking link after completing registration.
Registration is not required prior to reserving a room. However, LTEN will cross-check hotel housing lists against registered attendees. Your registration confirmation will also contain the direct links to secure accommodations for the LTEN Learning Executive Forum. Room reservations are subject to cancellation if not registered for the LTEN Learning Executive Forum by September 1, 2023.
Cancellation Policy:
The event is free for qualifying individuals. If you need to cancel, please provide written notice at least 20 days before the event date. Failure to do so will result in a charge of the full ticket amount ($1995), processed using the payment method provided during registration.

Developed for Training Leaders by Training Leaders

LTEN Learning Executive Forum Committee 2023

Committee Chair:

Laura Last, Head of Global Clinical Operations Learning and Development, Beigene USA

Committee Members:

  • Hector Baeza, Executive Director, US Commercial Learning & Development, Gilead Sciences
  • Jennifer Bryan, Head of Commercial Training & Development, Teva Pharmaceuticals
  • Kristy Callahan, Learning Leader Executive, USCAN, GE Healthcare
  • Amity Cutaia, Executive Director, Global Capabilities, Learning & Development, Astellas Pharma US
  • Jeff Hartzler, Head of US Learning & Development, UCB Pharma
  • Pam Marinko, Chief Executive Officer, Proficient Learning
  • Brittany Pilcher, Director, Commercial Training and Development, Daiichi Sankyo
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About LTEN

The Life Sciences Trainers & Educators Network (LTEN formerly SPBT) is a worldwide 501(c)(3) nonprofit association dedicated to supporting the professional goals of trainers in the life sciences, inclusive of medical device and diagnostic, pharmaceutical, and biotech companies.

Only LTEN specializes in meeting the needs of life sciences learning professionals. LTEN shares the knowledge of industry leaders, provides insight into new technologies , offers innovative solutions and communities of practice that grow careers and organizational capabilities.

Our mission is to be the essential resource for life sciences trainer education and networking; enabling members to harness their collective knowledge, apply leading-edge technology and deliver world class learning.